At a packed rally at Madison Square Garden, Donald Trump focused his closing message for the 2024 presidential race on a hardline anti-immigration stance, pledging to launch a sweeping deportation program immediately if elected. Emphasizing themes of economic recovery and security, Trump framed migrants as central to economic frustrations and reaffirmed his plan to restore what he called the “American dream” through strict border policies and tax incentives for families. His remarks, paired with inflammatory comments from supporters, painted a stark contrast to Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign, which is centered on stability, economic reform, and protecting democratic values.
The rally featured notable controversies, including vulgar statements from some Trump allies, leading to denouncements by Trump’s campaign. The rhetoric has prompted backlash from Democrats, including accusations that Trump’s authoritarian tendencies threaten American democracy. In response, Harris’s campaign has focused on unifying appeals, targeting Black voters and women in critical battlegrounds. With a razor-thin national polling margin, both candidates are mobilizing core supporters in swing states, intensifying one of the most polarized campaigns in modern U.S. history.
